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Oriental Pratincole
Glareola maldivarum
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Least Concern
Envergure
35,2 cm
Poids
81,95 g
Famille
Glareolidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
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À propos
Oriental Pratincole: 22–24 cm, brown-and-white pratincole with a cream throat bordered by black, forked tail, and long sickle wings. Breeds on dry grassland and open flats from India to Southeast Asia and China; migrates to Australia and sub-Saharan Africa in non-breeding season. Aerial insectivore. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 35,2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Poids | 81,95 g | 2.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Glareolidae (Pratincoles & Coursers) |
| Genus | Glareola |
| Espèces | Glareola maldivarum |
Distribution
Oriental Pratincole has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Oriental Pratincole endangered?
The Oriental Pratincole has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Oriental Pratincole nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Oriental Pratincole?
The Oriental Pratincole has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 81.95 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Pratincole belong to?
The Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae.
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